Returning to her hometown after the funeral of her parents, writer Erica Falck finds a community on the brink of tragedy. The death of her childhood friend, Alex, is just the beginning. Her wrists slashed, her body frozen in an ice cold bath, it seems that she has taken her own life. Erica conceives a memoir about the beautiful but remote Alex, one that will answer questions about their lost friendship.

While her interest grows to an obsession, local detective Patrik Hedstrom is following his own suspicions about the case. But it is only when they start working together that the truth begins to emerge about the small town with a deeply disturbing past.

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Listener Opinions

Rocky | 2/16/2014

" I tried very hard to finish this book, but it was impossible. Wasting another minute on this novel is silly when there are so many more books to read. The plot isn't bad, but the writing is. I've read some reviews that said the poor writing may be because of the translation, but I've read other Swedish novels that read just fine translated. "

Cheryl Pierce | 2/12/2014

" I found this book a little slow story wise in places but otherwise a good read "

Timh | 2/10/2014

" Brilliant first novel, thought the dead girl frozen solid in the bath was very clever. "

Aketchum | 2/8/2014

" Thought I'd try one of the women Nordic crime writers. This was a good vacation read, left me guessing until close to the end, so success! Fun, not too gross, and development of characters in her family. I'll look for another of her books to find out what happens to her personally. "

Inokas | 2/8/2014

" Amei,Escritora a seguir. Estou ansiosa por ler os outros "

Chanda | 2/4/2014

" I found the story line to be really interesting, but certain features of the author's writing style didn't sit quite right with me. "

Flossie | 1/27/2014

" I love these scandinavian crime novels- on to the next! "

Lawrence | 1/27/2014

" Not as detailed as her other books but it's understandable since this, I believe was her first book. Still a good book that held my attention through out. "

Christine Erbele | 1/17/2014

" Fantastic! Another great Swedish murder mystery "

Alissa | 12/29/2013

" As usual, she did not disappoint. Great character development and plot line. Slightly more predictable than her next book. Also, makes me thin that the town her books are set in must be the vortex of evil. Lots of bad people living there! "

Carrie | 12/21/2013

" Great characters and setting; Patrik and Erica were very realistic and the way she bookended the story with Eilert was a welcome touch of sweetness. "

Sara Shores | 12/8/2013

" half way through I was so bored I decided that life is too short to read on. the author may be swedish, but Stieg Larsson she is not. "

Chetana | 7/13/2013

" It has been a long time since i read a crime thriller. So it was great to delve back into this genre with this book. I was a great book. The author paced this book well... "

Lhymowitz | 3/10/2013

" Good mystery - fun summer read. "

Janis | 2/21/2013

" I was so intrigued with this book. I, too, was looking for and international thriller, and my local bookstore recommended this option. Lots of plot twists. I enjoyed this for my summer mystery fix! "

Tony Smith | 7/17/2012

" Written like a classic murder mystery, the setting for this novel really makes it special! "

Khrys | 12/23/2011

" Thriller with an unbelievable twist! A kin to the style of Steig larrson with a definite feminine touch. "

Ingrid | 1/25/2011

" good plot, easy to read. "

Anne Clair | 12/11/2010

" Easy to read, not really comparable to Stieg Larsson although that's what people seem to do with this series. I figured out the ending half way through but enjoyed watching the main characters do the same. "

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